2007  KIDZ “Q” CONTEST

RULES AND REGULATIONS 

1.     THERE WILL BE TWO (2) AGE GROUP DISTINCTIONS AND THE ENTRY FEE IS $10.00.  Children 8-11 will compete in one group and       

        children 12-15 will compete in the second group.  Both groups will cook at the same time but their entries will be judged separately.

2.   The child must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times but the child must do all of the preparation, cooking, and presentation. Parents may help

       only if a dangerous situation occurs.  

3.   PREPARATION, COOKING, AND PRESENTATION

           a.  Each child will be assigned a small charcoal grill.  All cooking will occur in the designated area (under tents near the gazebo on the riverfront).     

                 Presentations must be done on site.  The judging will occur at 11:00 am sharp, Saturday, August 18th.   The grills will be available at 9:00am and    

                 children can start their charcoal at any point after 9:00am.

           b.  Each participant will be supplied with three (3) three thick pork chops on Saturday, August 18th the morning of the competition. Organizers will

                also provide charcoal and lighter fuel.  Participants can use these supplies or bring fuel of their own choosing.

           c.  Participants can bring any additional items and cooking utensils of their own selection. Suggested items to bring include: a spray water bottle for flames,

                paper towels, spatulas/tongs/forks, knife for slicing cooked meat, cutting board, oven mitts, a meat thermometer and all garnishments.

          d.  Organizers will also provide presentation trays and two sets of disposable plastic gloves.  Remember that there is no running water on the

               riverfront and that cooked meat should not touch surfaces touched by raw meat.

4.  A Grand Prize of one $500.00 US Savings Bond will be awarded for each age group.  All other participants will be awarded a Certificate of Participation.     

       The award presentations will take place at 4:00pm Saturday in the Brown Gym (near the corner of Broadway and the river road).

5.  Each age group will be limited to the first eight (8) individuals whose completed applications and registration fee is received by the Madison Area

        Convention and Visitor's Bureau.  Applications will be received starting July 1, 2007.  All entries shall be turned into the Madison Area Convention and

        Visitor’s Bureau, which is located at 601 W. First Street (Fax: 812/273-3694).  For more information please call 812-265-2956.